Kagoshima

Shoryudo Crystal Limestone Cavern

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Designated a Kagoshima Prefectural Natural Monument on the subtropical coral island of Okinoerabujima. Famous for containing Japan’s premier collection of dazzling white flowstones, delicate crystal soda straws, and colossal limestone columns that look like a mythical ascending dragon.

Best time
All year
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The crystalline white flowstones and ascending stalactites inside Shoryudo Cave on Okinoerabu Island
💡 Reference photograph; views and access can change.

📷 Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

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Directions to Shoryudo Crystal Limestone Cavern

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When to see this place

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: moderate

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source

  • 1. The crystalline white flowstones and ascending stalactites inside Shoryudo Cave on Okinoerabu Island · Wikimedia Commons · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0